Orion Financial Planning

19/09/2022

Petrol prices have risen by 40 per cent in the past year, according to recent data from the Australian Automobile Association, putting significant pressure on households reliant on private vehicles to get around.

The fate of petrol prices hinged on competing situations in Russia and China pulling fuel prices in two different directions. Lockdowns in China are forcing prices downwards, but tightening sanctions on Russian oil are having the inverse effect.

19/09/2022

The 7 factors of wealth

1. They live below their means.
2. They allocate their time, energy, and money efficiently.
3. Financial independence is more important than displaying high social status.
4. Their parents did not provide economic outpatient care.
5. Their adult children are economically self-sufficient.
6. They are proficient in targeting market opportunities.
7. They chose the right occupation.

19/09/2022

According to eToro statistics, more than a third of Australian investors between the ages of 18 and 34 have at least 10% of their assets invested in cryptocurrency, while almost half (48 percent) of all age groups have invested in cryptocurrencies. In the eToro global poll, 39% of investors believe bitcoin is the greatest buying opportunity, with ether and litecoin coming in second at 28%. Cryptocurrency is seen as a transformative asset class by 28% of investors across the world.

19/09/2022

The government has announced the extension of its first-time buyers' low mortgage deposit scheme to another 50,000 purchasers. More than 60,000 people have already utilised it.

Labor says it will continue that scheme but adds the lure of a co-ownership model that would see the government literally buy in with 40 per cent of the cost of a new home and 30 per cent of the ticket price of an existing one.

19/09/2022

There are so many unpredictable elements today that predicting what will happen tomorrow is tough. But there are things we can do right now to aid us in dealing with whatever comes next!

10/06/2022

Nasdaq falls 3%, Graincorp, Trigg Mining, Westpac, Rio Tinto on watch: ASX to drop. Read more on our website:

https://orionfp.com.au/news/

28/04/2022

With the RBA widely expected to raise interest rates in June, now is the time for homeowners and credit cardholders to take action. read more below:

With the RBA widely expected to raise interest rates in June, now is the time for homeowners and credit

25/04/2022

SAVE this checklist and APPLY it everytime you get paid.

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24/04/2022

They shall not grow old,
as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun,
and in the morning
We will remember them.
Lest we forget.

24/04/2022

Life insurance if more than just paying for a funeral. Ongoing bills, mortgage payments, debt, loans, retirement — there are so many ways that life insurance goes beyond immediate expenses to help your loved ones remain on firm financial ground if you pass away unexpectedly

22/04/2022

Budgets seem restrictive. But did you know that there’s a big difference between HAVING a budget and BEING on a budget? HAVING a budget is a long-term approach that focuses on creating a balance between achieving your financial goals and spending money on things that bring you joy.
BEING on a budget, on the other hand, is a short-term approach that focuses on being restrictive and staying within limits.